A mere 30-minute drive from Savannah, residents of Georgia have vacationed on Tybee Island since the late 17th century. This barrier island is lined with golden beaches while a network of creeks and marshes delight wildlife watchers and kayakers. Not to be outshone, Tybee Island’s accommodation scene comprises ornate antebellum architecture and renovated fisherman’s cottages. Here is the best of the Airbnb Tybee Island vacation rental scene for families, couples, and travelers with pets.
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These Tybee Island Airbnbs Are the Perfect Beach Escape
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- Tybee Island Airbnbs on the beach
- Top-rated Tybee Island Airbnbs with a private pool
- Pet-friendly Airbnbs on Tybee Island
Tybee Island Airbnbs on the beach
Waters Wave – beachfront home, private swimming pool
Located close to the pier, this three-bedroom Tybee Island Airbnb with a private pool is steps away from the sand and grants ocean views from the porch. The sun deck is fully fenced and gives those traveling with kids a sense of security. Interiors recreate the essence of the sea, with maritime hues and coastal trinkets. The presence of two living rooms is a neat addition and makes the property particularly appealing to a duo of families.
Six guests, three bedrooms
Price: $390 per night
Beachfront haven
Wake up to the sounds of the ocean at this 5-star rated Tybee Island Airbnb on the beach. The rental is fitted with a spacious deck overlooking the dunes where you can sip a morning brew with one eye poised for the local dolphin pod. The garage is well-stocked with beach gear, toys, deckchairs, and a pair of bicycles. Rinse off in the outdoor hot shower before hunkering down in the lounge with a movie while the waves lap the backyard.
Eight guests, four bedrooms
Price: $450 per night
Lighthouse and beach views – steps to it all
This picture-perfect Tybee Island Airbnb is located in the tranquil North Beach district – far from the hustle of downtown and the pier. Modern, roomy interiors have the luxury touch with four-poster beds and a jetted bathtub. Gaze out at the Atlantic from the porch and get an eyeful of the Tybee Island Light Station. Traveling with kids? The host has the best of the area’s babysitters on speed dial.
Twelve guests, six bedrooms
Price: $600 per night
Fort Screven Villas – Unit 102 – Spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean
Live a barefoot life at this Airbnb on the beach. The porch overlooks the sand, ocean, and palms on a quiet stretch of the northern coastline. Bedrooms and the lounge are appointed with comfy furnishings while the open-concept plan allows natural light – and conversation – to circulate. Meanwhile, the recent addition of a hot tub with a sea view adds further pizzazz to the rental.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $375 per night
Free golf cart, bikes, and kayaks – luxury waterfront
Designed for nature lovers, Siren and Seafarer Cottage floats above tidal creeks and marshlands. A screened-in dock is whimsically decorated with a hanging bed where you can curl up with a book and watch for dolphins. Across the private yard, a fire pit comes equipped with all you need to prepare your own oyster roast. Help yourself to the recreational gear, games, and books provided by the host at this unique Tybee Island Airbnb that is perfect for couples.
Two guests, one bedroom
Price: $400 per night
Top-rated Tybee Island Airbnbs with a private pool
Southend – five-bedroom with dipping pool
Situated at the convergence of the creek and the ocean, this family-friendly Airbnb on Tybee Island is less than a block away from the protected Back River Beach. The first floor of this historic home is devoted to a bathhouse from 1929. Nostalgic souls will appreciate that the restoration preserved the original 1950s tile work. A fenced-in backyard is framed by palms and contains a refreshing splash pool.
Twelve guests, five bedrooms
Price: $1,395 per night
Southern Comfort – private pool, beachside, sleeps 10
Spread over two floors, this light and airy Tybee Island Airbnb is suitable for large groups and families. The pool fills the fenced backyard while a screened-in porch on the upper level supplies additional outdoor living space with a view over the street. A peekaboo window connects the kitchen and lounge where cushy settees provide ample space for movie and game nights. Centrally located, the vacation home is close to the pier, downtown restaurants, and beaches.
Ten guests, four bedrooms
Price: $1,020 per night
Private heated pool/hot tub – voted top cottage
With its tropical lagoon and outdoor Jacuzzi, it’s little wonder the Salty Mermaid Cottage earned the accolade “Swankiest Coastal Charmer on Tybee Island.” Dating back to the 1940s, this Airbnb with a private pool has been meticulously restyled with Instagrammable interiors and a gourmet kitchen. The backyard is shrouded with greenery for absolute privacy and a fire pit for impromptu s’mores evenings.
Eight guests, three bedrooms
Price: $565 per night
Pet-friendly Airbnbs on Tybee Island
Chimney Pot Cottage – peaceful creekfront cottage, dock, pet-friendly
Painted in calming marigold and aqua tones, this hidden paradise is tucked away from busier parts of the isle. A generous porch overlooks the marshes with dock access providing excellent fishing, bird-watching, and kayaking facilities. Two swinging benches are available for optimal relaxation and the screened-in porch with a grill is ideal for casual dinners. Mild-mannered adult dogs are welcome at this pet-friendly Airbnb Tybee Island.
Six guests, two bedrooms
Price: $400 per night
Pet-friendly home of author Mary Kay Andrews with pool and spa – Breeze Inn
When she’s not working the publicity circuit in NYC, bestselling novelist Mary Kay Andrews pens her next release at this Airbnb on Tybee Island with a private pool and hot tub. An eclectic lounge and sumptuous suites are awash with vintage furnishings, antique curiosities, and, naturally, an abundance of books. “Breeze Inn” is centrally located and pets are graciously received at this charming cottage.
Ten guests, four bedrooms
Price: $430 per night
Shore Nuff, Tybee Island – two-minute walk to beach
Sway in the hammock on the front porch, Fido at your side, and let the sea breeze wash away your worries at this pet-friendly Tybee Island Airbnb. Spread over 1,400 square feet, this restored 1940s beach house marries modern-day conveniences with kitsch styling. The backyard comes with an outhouse that is equally suited to meditation and reading as it is to hosting a cocktail evening. 
Seven guests, three bedrooms
Price: $400 per night